Mandy Gull-Masty files judicial review

Indigenous Services Minister Mandy Gull-Masty has filed a judicial review concerning an $8.5 billion child welfare agreement with First Nations in Canada — Ontario. The agreement aims to resolve a dispute stemming from a 2007 ruling by the Canada — Canadian Human Rights Tribunal that the Canada — Government of Canada discriminated against First Nations children in funding on-reserve child welfare services. The judicial review seeks clarification on why two First Nations are exempt from the Canada — Ontario agreement, as stated in a March decision letter by the Canada — Canadian Human Rights Tribunal. Despite the review, Mandy Gull-Masty confirmed that the flow of funds to First Nations in Canada — Ontario will not be impeded when the agreement takes effect in May. First Nations leaders in Canada — Ontario expressed disappointment over the review but were encouraged that the agreement's implementation would proceed as planned.